Kelty Redwing 44 (Closeout) Day Pack

Likes

Nice in between size of a large and small pack.

Dislikes

Not thrilled about the thin lining covering the aluminum support bar in the hydration sleeve. The Redwing 50 has an extra sheet of plastic covering it, whereas the Redwing 44 only has a vlecro sleeve. Looks like a wear point to me. I contacted Kelty about it to make sure it wasn't a defect. I haven't removed the tags on this pack yet, I just can't bring myself to load it with wear area concerns. Other than that, awesome pack.

Likes

This day pack is really light and very BIG! It fits as most as a 31" (max) roller bag carry on. I just did a short domestic trip and I was not asked to check the bag size. As people have mentioned, it is very comfortable and surprisingly all the weight transfer was down to my hips instead of my shoulder. Buy one for confidence, specially at Backcountry Edge =)

Dislikes

No dislikes, just wished there was a a few smaller zipper pockets but overall this is an amazing bag

Likes

I love everything about this pack. It's the perfect size for a weekend backpacking trip, it has all the organization pockets that I love and very lightweight! I also love the green color.

Dislikes

I wish this pack had at least one belt pocket and I don't care much for the thick water bladder pocket because I don't use it. Not a deal breaker, just some observation.

Likes

Size, comfort of carry, easy strap adjustments, cool side pocket layout and organizational features. This was the perfect size for carry on during my travels. This was my 2nd trip to Europe using a backpack - last year I used an osprey porter 46. I wanted to upgrade to something with with a beefier suspension system after discovering how much time I spent standing in airports, stations, and carrying my bag around cities. I did SO MUCH RESEARCH. In the end, I choose this pack because it seemed to offer a good blend of travel-y qualities as well as hiking sensibility. The suspension system was a lifesaver on long travel days. I was abroad for about 45 days and the size was perfect. It’s small enough to keep from overpacking and encourage me to be thoughtful about what I purchase while I’m away (there’s room for small souvineers/keepsakes). I had no problems keeping the pack load under the 10kg weight limit that most airlines have. Overall I think it was the best choice and offers a great mix of features for people who like to travel and adventure outdoors.

Dislikes

A bottom zipper and hip belt pockets would be great but it’s not a big deal. Half of the sternum strap got pulled off by an airport security conveyor and I haven’t figured out how to reattach it yet.

Likes

I've only used couple of times so far but my initial impressions are pretty good! Good bit of room for the size with plenty of room for expansion. Comfortable carrying with pack about half-way loaded, as I've not had a need for a bigger load yet. Plenty of pockets. It's not quite as "vented" on the back as say the Osprey or Gregory equivalent size, but those packs weren't nearly as comfortable to just sling over my shoulder for just casual carrying around. This pack so far seems to meet my needs of day hikes, commute carry, and for overnight casual traveling. It remains to be seen how this holds up over time, as fabric is definitely much lighter weight material than prior versions. This could also be a positive as pack is noticeably lighter.

Dislikes

Fabric is not as heavy duty as my previous Redwing pack so will see how it holds up over time.

Likes

Size, storage, ease of access, fit, design, light weight, zippers

Dislikes

Nothing